How to Handle a Refrigerator Breaking

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The last thing anyone wants is their refrigerator to break; however, it happens to everyone at one point or another! Unlike other appliances, a broken refrigerator is an urgent matter that should be dealt with immediately. As soon as you notice something is wrong, it’s crucial to take action right away to prevent leaks, food spoiling, and other issues. We’ve written out a step-by-step list of how you should deal with a broken refrigerator to best prevent food from spoiling and any further damage.

Keep Door Closed

Once you realize the refrigerator has stopped working and isn’t keeping things cold, keep the doors closed. This will lock in the cold air left inside and give you the best chances of keeping your food from going bad or spoiling. Until you have an alternative place to store the refrigerated food, the broken fridge is the best place to preserve it.

Call a Professional

For the best outcome, call a professional to look at what’s going on with your refrigerator; they’ll be able to quickly assess the situation and come up with the best solution. Make sure to schedule a service with a professional on the same day or as soon as possible. This will give your refrigerator the best chance of being repaired rather than needing a replacement. If you live in the Bristow, Virginia area, get in touch with Able Appliances! Our experienced professionals will provide quality repairs and give you the best advice possible.

Transfer Food to Cooler

After getting in touch with a professional, the next course of action is to come up with a place to store your refrigerated food and items temporarily. If you have a cooler on hand, secure a bag of ice and put the refrigerated items inside along with the ice. If a cooler isn’t available, get in touch with neighbors or friends to see if they’re willing to help store some of your items that need to be refrigerated. If worst comes to worst, keep food and perishable items in the refrigerator with closed doors. After repairs are completed, or a replacement is put in place, you can decide what needs to be thrown away.

Repair or Replace?

Upon a professional inspecting your refrigerator, they’ll quickly be able to tell you whether it can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced. If it’s an older refrigerator that has needed continuous repairs, a professional may advise you to get a replacement rather than spending money on repairs. You’ll need to decide what’s best for you in this case.

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If you have it, we can probably fix it. Based in Bristow, VA, we service many areas, including Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and North Virginia.

Microwaves

Most people use microwaves daily to thaw frozen foods, reheat leftovers, and cook meals. Common problems your microwave can develop include:

  • The plate won’t turn.
  • The microwave doesn’t turn on or off.
  • The door won’t close or open.
  • The microwave doesn’t heat properly.
  • It makes strange or loud sounds.
  • The light stops working.
  • The touchpad won’t respond.

Call to schedule a repair today if you notice any of these warning signs.

Freezers

Whether you own a separate freezer or only the one on your refrigerator, you count on it to keep perishable items frozen for later use. If the freezer fails, you may lose hundreds of dollars worth of food. Some warning signs of freezer malfunction include:

  • Water leaks
  • Frost or ice buildup
  • Strange sounds
  • Temperature variations
  • Constantly running compressor

The freezer also might just stop working.

Ice Makers

Many people enjoy the convenience of built-in ice makers. Signs that yours isn’t working correctly:

  • Ice is fractured, frosted, or strangely shaped.
  • Ice won’t release from the mold.
  • The outside ejector doesn’t produce ice.

Common issues include clogged water lines, incorrectly set thermostats, unlevel mounting, and clogged water filters.

Dishwashers

Gone are the days when someone had to wash dishes by hand in the sink daily. Most people use their dishwashers every day to avoid that manual task. You may notice:

  • Your dishes aren’t clean after a wash cycle.
  • The dishwasher won’t run.
  • The machine won’t fill or drain properly.
  • Your dishwasher has a foul odor.
  • Operation makes more noise than usual.
  • Water leaks onto the floor.

Able Appliance & HVAC Service can diagnose and repair your issue.

Refrigerators

Every kitchen has a refrigerator. Some people have them in garages and offices too. We count on these essential appliances to keep our food fresh. It’s time to schedule a repair if:

  • The refrigerator operates constantly or won’t come on at all.
  • The temperature is too hot or too cold, not adjusting with the thermostat.
  • Water leaks onto the floor.
  • The water dispenser won’t release water.
  • The appliance makes loud noises.

Most of these issues are easily repaired.

Ovens, Stoves, and Ranges

Families that enjoy home-cooked meals and freshly baked desserts rely on their ovens and stoves. Owners can choose gas or electric appliances, and the repair issues can differ for each type. However, the problems you may notice remain similar.

Ovens

  • The oven won’t heat to the set temperature correctly or at all.
  • The interior light won’t come on or turn off.
  • The self-cleaning feature doesn’t work.
  • The door won’t open or close.
  • Your food cooks unevenly.
  • Your controls aren’t responsive.
  • The heating or broiling element won’t ignite or come on.

Stovetops and Ranges

  • Eyes won’t ignite or power on.
  • Temperatures don’t adjust to your settings.
  • The indicator lights don’t work.
  • Turning the eyes on produces sparks or strange smells.
  • Bubbles, cracks, or blisters appear on the cooktop or coils.

Able Appliance & HVAC Service technicians can repair all brands of electric and gas ovens, stoves, cooktops, and gas range tops.

Washers and Dryers

Everyone needs clean clothes, sheets, and towels. Our washers and dryers make that easy to accomplish unless they stop working properly. Each appliance typically gives you signs that repairs are necessary.

Washers

  • Water won’t fill or drain.
  • Water overfills or leaks.
  • The agitator won’t spin.
  • The washer vibrates excessively or makes loud noises.
  • Unpleasant odors persist.
  • The door doesn’t open.
  • The machine ruins your laundry.
  • The washer won’t turn on or stop

Dryers

  • The dryer doesn’t power on or only runs for a short time.
  • The dryer won’t heat or overheat.
  • The machine takes too long to dry laundry.
  • The drum won’t spin.
  • The dryer is too noisy or vibrates excessively.
  • The laundry has wrinkles or lint.

These appliances come in many makes and models, and Able Appliance & HVAC Service can repair them all.

AC and Heating

When your heating or air conditioning isn’t working properly, your home can quickly become uncomfortable. Common issues you’ll notice are:

  • The air isn’t heated or cooled to the correct temperature, the heat blows cold air, or the AC blows hot air.
  • The unit runs constantly or won’t turn on.
  • Fluid leaks from your inside or outside units.
  • Your system is too loud.

Schedule a repair appointment to avoid further damage if you experience any of these problems.

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